Aussie Betty Cuthbert dead at 79: Olympic legend Golden Girl. Gold in 100m, 200m + 400m

AUSTRALIAN Olympic legend Betty Cuthbert has died aged 79 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

As an 18-year-old, Cuthbert was one of the stars of the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, winning three gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.

She set an Olympic record of 11.4 seconds in the 100m and ran the anchor leg as Australia broke the world record in the relay. She set an astonishing nine world records in her career, four of which came in 1958.

After injury prevented her from adding to her medal tally in Rome four years later she retired, but came back to the sport to add the 400m crown in Tokyo in 1964.

She is still the only Olympian — male or female — to have won gold in the 100m, 200m and 400m and only Ian Thorpe (five) has won more gold for Australia.

Source: Betty Cuthbert dead at 79: Australian Olympic legend was our Golden Girl

Emily Seebohm breaks Australian gold drought at world swimming championships

Australia’s gold drought is finally over at the world swimming championships in Budapest after Emily Seebohm set a new national record to defend her 200m backstroke crown.

On the penultimate night of the eight-day titles, Seebohm, 25, clocked two minutes, 05.68 seconds to hold out local hope Katinka Hosszu with American Kathleen Baker third.

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown – just 16 years old – set a new junior world record (2:05.85) to finish fourth on debut.

It capped a remarkable comeback for Seebohm, who considered walking away from the sport after health issues sabotaged her Rio Olympic campaign.

“I am just amazed at what I have been able to achieve tonight,” said Seebohm.

“But if I had won or lost tonight I would have been so proud of my performances and what I have overcome.”

It was also an enormous relief to an Australian team that had been running out of time to finally register gold…

Source: Emily Seebohm breaks Australian gold drought at world swimming championships

Desperate residents trapped high in the residential tower were heard ‘screaming’ for help

Two hundred firefighters and 40 fire engines are battling a large fire on a west London estate.

Massive Grenfell Tower block fire in West London on Latimer Road #LONDONFIRE – YouTube http://ift.tt/2rtv1OG

Crews continue to work hard at tower block fire in North Kensington Fire is from 2nd to top floor of 27 story building  (London Fire Brigade)

Two hundred firefighters and 40 fire engines are battling a large fire on a west London estate.

At least two people have been injured and flats at the 27-storey Grenfell Tower are being evacuated.

Footage on social media showed the building engulfed in fire, with flames stretching over a number of floors.

The fire brigade said the fire was from the 26th floor.

One witness, Reo, told Sky News: “I was in my kitchen and heard smoke alarms.

“I could see the whole right side of the building was on fire.”

The tower block is on the Lancaster West Estate, between Latimer Road Underground station and Westfield’s White City shopping centre.

Police said: “At this stage we are aware of two people being treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.”

Source: London apartment fire: Inferno engulfs 27-story tower, 200 firefighters on scene | Fox News

Lawyers refusing to go to Melaleuca PERTH women’s prison, so dangerous

A government funded legal body has suspended visits by its lawyers to inmates at a Perth women’s prison over safety concerns.

At Melaleuca women’s prison disputes over illicit drugs have led to violent assaults and guards are often reluctant to intervene, lawyers have told the ABC.

Legal Aid WA told employees the suspension would stay in place until it was guaranteed the right security measures were taken to prevent violence against staff.

The Criminal Lawyers Association of WA (CLAWA) said Legal Aid’s decision to stop sending lawyers meant the problems at Melaleuca were ‘extremely significant.’

‘Once again our clients are failing to receive access to justice,’ CLAWA said.

The Department of Corrective Services owns the prison, which opened just five months ago, and has instructed private operator Sodexo to fix the problems.

The operator faces claims the prison is poorly run, lacks discipline and is rife with illicit drugs. Sodexo denies these claims.

Legal Aid WA declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia.

Source: Lawyers refusing to go to Melaleuca women’s prison | Daily Mail Online

Donald Trump was cut from an Al Pacino film after demanding role [+ video]

It’s emerged that Donald Trump shot a scene for 1992 Al Pacino drama Scent of a Woman that was swiftly cut by the film’s director, according to actor Chris O’Donnell. O’Donnell was speaking on Conan O’Brien’s US talk show when he revealed that the US President demanded that he and then-wife Marla Maples appeared in the film because location scouts wanted to shoot a scene in one of his New York hotels.

However, the Oscar-nominated director Martin Brest (Midnight Run, Beverly Hills Cop) ended up leaving the moment on the cutting room floor.

The actor, who appeared in the drama opposite Pacino and Gabrielle Anwar, described how original pages for scenes shot at the Plaza Hotel were updated to include a shot showing Trump leaving a limousine with Maples.

“It was explained to us that in order for us to film at The Plaza, we had a little walk on part for Donald and Marla.“

When asked what part Trump played, the actor told O’Brien: “It was nothing, it got cut from the movie.”

O’Donnell revealed that the duo even went through hair and makeup and ate on the film’s set.

You can watch the full clip below.

Source: Donald Trump was cut from an Al Pacino film after demanding role | The Independent

Wonder Woman: New trailer reveals the DC hero’s mythical origins

DC’s next film on the roster is right around the corner – and it’s certainly been a long time coming. Last year’s Batman v Superman marked Wonder Woman’s very first onscreen outing in her entire 75-year history, though she’s long been a central bastion of DC’s roster of superheroes. Meaning expectations, then, have been understandably high for her first solo adventure, which sees Gal Gadot once more pick up shield-and-lasso to fight the world’s evils.

MORE: Wonder Woman: New trailer reveals the DC hero’s mythical origins | The Independent

Now Harry whisks Meghan off to the love cave

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found the perfect place for romance away from prying eyes – in a cave. While in Jamaica for a wedding, the pair slipped away to The Caves – according to a source.

Their relationship has been played out in the full glare of the public eye.

But it seems Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found the perfect place for romance away from prying eyes – inside a cave.

While in Jamaica for a friend’s wedding last week, the pair slipped away to The Caves – a hotel which has private dining rooms in caves decorated with dozens of candles – according to a source.

Harry, 32, and 35-year-old Ms Markle had been on the island for the wedding of the Prince’s friend Tom Inskip when they are said to have travelled to the five-star hotel, in the coastal town of Negril.

MORE: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Jamaican love cave | Daily Mail Online

Love Actually 2: First look at Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon in Red Nose Day sequel

The dreams of every Love Actually fan are coming true, in a way.

A sequel to the beloved 2003 British rom-com is currently filming in London, only not as a feature-length offering; instead airing as a short follow-up as part of this year’s Red Nose Day offerings.

Red Nose Day Actually promises to reunite much of the film’s original cast: including Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Keira Knightley, Andrew Lincoln, Colin Firth, Lucia Moniz, Liam Neeson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Olivia Olson, Bill Nighy, Marcus Brigstocke, and Rowan Atkinson.

 

Source: Love Actually 2: First look at Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon in Red Nose Day sequel | The Independent

Could omega-3 foods help cut damage caused by pollution?

Researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that toxic particles can penetrate through the lungs into other organs, including the brain and testicles.

Eating foods rich in omega-3 can reduce harm caused by air pollution by up to half, a study has found.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that toxic particles can penetrate through the lungs into other organs, including the brain and testicles.

Poor air quality is a major cause of disease and death – increasing the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma.

Source: Could omega-3 foods help cut damage caused by pollution? | Daily Mail Online

Brisbane family lose their second home in four months

A family-of-seven have been dealt fresh tragedy after their home was ravaged by fire – their second house to be burned down in four months.

The out-of-control blaze engulfed the home in Alexandra Hills, east of Brisbane, about 11.30 pm on Tuesday, forcing the family to flee.

The home was burned to a blackened shell, but the single mother, her five children – including one in a wheelchair – and another adult escaped injury.

Neighbours reported hearing explosions and screams for help as the fire took grip, according to 9 News.

‘They were horrific screams… Pretty much the loudest I’ve ever heard someone scream,’ neighbour Tarlia Klein said.

A woman aged in her 20s and a man in his 30s were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

MORE HERE:Brisbane family lose their second home in four months | Daily Mail Online

Roborace reveals the world’s first DRIVERLESS 340kph racing car

The world of car racing is set to get a futuristic update with the unveiling of the world’s first driverless electric race car.

Roborace revealed the stunning vehicle, dubbed ‘Robocar’ today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Two of the Robocars will go head to head in a race later this year, setting up the potential for a race series dedicated to driverless cars.

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The car is the brainchild of Mr Simon, an automotive futurist who creates vehicles for Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters, including Tron Legacy and Oblivian.

The Robocar weighs 975 kilograms, and measures 4.8 metres long and two metres wide.

Four motors, each with 300kW and a 540kW battery allow the car to reach dizzy speeds of over 200 mph (320km/h).

A number of technologies allow the car to ‘drive’ without a driver, including five lidars, two radars, 18 ultrasonic sensors, two optical speed sensors and six AI cameras.

MORE HERE: Roborace reveals the world’s first DRIVERLESS racing car | Daily Mail Online

Oscars 2017 Live: Mahershala Ali takes home first gong for his role in Moonlight

The 43-year-old actor took home the gong for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Moonlight at the event held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Sunday night.

MORE HERE: Oscars 2017 Live: Mahershala Ali takes home first gong | Daily Mail Online

The Intricate Designs Of This Chinese Tattoo Artist Are A Thing Of Beauty

So. Much. Talent.

Whether you love them or loathe them, there’s something artistically satisfying about tattoos.

While tattooing in China has been around for thousands of years, the art has recently become more popular and diverse in the country as the stigma around tattoos once usually associated with prisoners and the underworld slowly disappears.

Artist Liu Yuanrui has jumped on-board with her intricate designs.

Yuanrui, 34, studied tattooing at the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts before graduating in 2006 and setting up her own shop in Wuhan, China in 2011. She’s become so popular, there’s now a 5-month waiting list for appointments.

Check out some of her intricate works HERE: The Intricate Designs Of This Chinese Tattoo Artist Are A Thing Of Beauty

Donald Trump will lose Los Angeles the 2024 Olympics, say US gold medallists

Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban will scupper Los Angeles’ chance of hosting the 2024 summer Olympics, two US gold medallists have warned.  The President wants to bring the Games back to the Californian city for a record-equalling third time, but his election has made that less likely in the eyes of members of the American athletics team.

Source: Donald Trump will lose Los Angeles the 2024 Olympics, say US gold medallists | The Independent

Little Mix heap praise on Ed Sheeran after he performs their hit single

He’s known for his popular ballads and pop tracks – but Ed Sheeran paid tribute to a slightly different pop band on Tuesday.

Source: Little Mix heap praise on Ed Sheeran | Daily Mail Online

Air Asia’s launches huge February sale – after Jetstar slashed fares

Air Asia have announced flights to Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam for just $129 – after Jetstar’s slashed flights earlier this year and named the destination ‘the new Bali’.

Source: Air Asia announce huge February sale flights to Vietnam | Daily Mail Online